Blended Courses

 

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Another definition from is…

Blended learning is an approach to learning that combines face-to-face and online learning experiences. Ideally, each (both online and off) will complement the other by using its particular strength.

A more in depth definition and description of blended learning from the Commonwealth of Learning can be found .

Blended Courses at ÆßÐDzʿª½±:

        • Consult the ÆßÐDzʿª½±
        • Consult the application process to teach a blended course(s) during the 2023-2024 academic year .
        • ÆßÐDzʿª½± is fortunate to have a community of practice with many fellows, who have completed professional development in blended courses. Their portfolios and resources can be viewed on the E-Learning Community of Practice webpage.
        • Additional resources to help with designing a blended learning course can be found below.

Designing a Blended Course



Design for All Types of Learners



  • – short video tutorials anchored in best practices
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  • (Microsoft Support)

For students with accommodations through the Student AccessAbility Centre (SAAC):

Creating your Online Presence



When students feel connected, focused, energized, and supported, their learning will reach its maximum potential.- (University of Waterloo)

 

Evaluating for Student Learning in Blended Courses



Consider CATs


Consider using Classroom Assessment Techniques or CATs (adapted for online use) to quickly assess for learning (as opposed to assessment of learning) and then follow up with appropriate feedback.

Assessment in Moodle


 

Assessment in Lea


Creating a Gradebook in LeaÌý Courtesy: Vanier College

Assessment in Microsoft Teams (Forms)


Setting Time Allotment for an Individual Student(s) on an Assessment in MS Forms

Academic Integrity


Giving Feedback in a Blended Course


 

  • Example of a Generic Discussion Board Rubric
  • ÌýÆßÐDzʿª½±-D-Logo-LargeÌýUse your ÆßÐDzʿª½± login to access this self-paced online course developed for ÆßÐDzʿª½± faculty, which covers giving feedback in Moodle.Ìý Related modules include:
    • Lesson 5: Moodle Feedback andÌýGiving Audio Feedback withÌýPoodL
    • Moodle Checklists and the Checklist Overview Block

 



Last Modified: November 29, 2023